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Brass Band World magazine: Latest edition out now

The latest edition of BBW magazine is out now and packed with its usual features, interviews, articles, news and reviews.

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  The latest edition is now out

The latest edition of Brass Band World magazine has just come out and once again it is packed with articles and features, interviews, reviews and news from across the banding globe.

British Open

The main retrospective report comes from the recent British Open Championships where Chief Contributor Chris Thomas looks back at Brass Band Treize Etoile's stunning triumph.

There is also a major interview with Peter Graham as he talks to fellow composer Andrew Wainwright about his creative journey, whilst Dr Robert Childs takes a closer look at 'Harrison's Dream' the work that will test the bands at the Royal Albert Hall on October 5th.

The release of the major new recording by Tredegar Band of the music of Gustav and Imogen Holst is reviewed, whilst there is a Q&A feature with the band's MD, Ian Porthouse about the release.

The recent International Women's Brass Conference in Mito City in Japan is also reflected upon, as is Foden's recent tour to perform at the Jeju International Wind Festival in South Korea.

Regular features

As always there are the regular features with Arsene Duc, the MD of Valaisia Brass Band as the BBW Castaway, and Ali Woodman of Cory Band talking about the influences and highlight of his career as a percussionist.

All this and more with news of the 2025 Regional Championships test-pieces, reviews and plenty of bandroom news.

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Whitworth

Report & Results: 2025 Buxton Festival of Brass

May 6 • Whitworth Vale & Healey capture the essence of victory as there are also wins for Delph, Dobcross Silver and St John's Mossley in Buxton.


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

May 6 • Join presenter Martin Upfold for more great brass band music over the airwaves with this VE Day celebration special.


Spring Festival

Spring Festival line-ups confirmed

May 5 • 60 bands will look to take one step closer to the British Open this weekend in Blackpool.


David Childs

Childs premiere wins critical acclaim

May 5 • There has both audience and critical approval in abundance after David Childs gave the world premiere of James MacMillan's Euphonium Concerto, 'Where the Lugar meets the Glaisnock' in Cardiff.


Contest: European Brass Band Championshiips

Friday 9 May • Konzerthaus, SandvigÃ¥ 1, 4007 Stavanger, Norway


Contest: European Brass Band Championshiips

Saturday 10 May • Konzerthaus, SandvigÃ¥ 1, 4007 Stavanger, Norway


Contest: 103rd Spring Festival

Saturday 10 May • Winter Gardens Complex, Church Street, Blackpool. . FY1 1HU


Dobcross Silver Band - Glossop Old Band

Sunday 11 May • Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Dobcross Silver Band - 150th Anniversary and reunion Concert

Sunday 18 May • Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Ocean Brass

May 5 • Ocean Brass are inviting applications for our Principal Cornet position, as we prepare for an exciting schedule of concerts and contests in the second section through 2025 and beyond!


Rode Hall Silver Band

May 4 • Following a successful start to our 2025 contest season, Rode Hall Band are looking for a good FRONT ROW CORNET player to join this enthusiastic, friendly and progressive 3rd section band based on the Cheshire/Staffordshire border. Position negotiable.


Rode Hall Silver Band

May 4 • Following a successful start to our 2025 contest season, Rode Hall Band are looking for a good SOPRANO CORNET player to join this enthusiastic, friendly and progressive 3rd section band based on the Cheshire/Staffordshire border. Position negotiable.


Jason M Smith


Band Trainer (Contest Preparation), Conductor


               

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